Award

Media Alert Platform

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jul 2021 at 09:56

Award Notice
Planning

06 Oct 2020 at 09:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has awarded a contract for a Media Alert Platform, completing the procurement process as of 12th July 2021. The contract, valued at £130,010, is part of a two-year framework agreement aimed at enhancing email communication strategies to support various business objectives, including awareness and lead generation. The contract period commenced on 19th July 2021 and will continue until 18th July 2023. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as a communication software package.

This awarded contract presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in communication and digital marketing solutions. Companies with expertise in email marketing platforms, automation, and data analysis are particularly well-suited to supply services to Essex County Council. As the council continues to engage with a large subscriber base and seeks to enhance its communication efforts, businesses that can provide innovative and effective solutions in this space are likely to find significant opportunities for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media Alert Platform

Notice Description

ECC have awarded a two year framework call off for its media alert platform. Email communication plays an important part in helping support our business objectives of: awareness engagement revenue generation pipeline nurturing and lead generation This new call off will enable ECC to continue to communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external users.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a765da66-e06e-4337-b68b-772848203e09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93a26ba2-0bfc-476e-bda0-9fd1be821d1d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48311000 - Document management software package

48312000 - Electronic publishing software package

48510000 - Communication software package

48811000 - E-mail system

64216100 - Electronic message services

64216110 - Electronic data exchange services

64216120 - Electronic mail services

72320000 - Database services

72412000 - Electronic mail service provider

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,010 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
11 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ben Patterson
Contact Email
ben.patterson@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03330321542

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORFRONT

Further Information

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